þrískiptum

þrískiptum is an Old Norse word that translates to "divided into three" or "three-part". It is a grammatical adjective used to describe nouns that have a structure or arrangement consisting of three distinct components or sections. The word itself is derived from the Old Norse elements "þrír" meaning "three" and "skipta" meaning "to divide" or "to separate".

In Old Norse grammar, þrískiptum would typically appear in the dative plural form when modifying a noun that is also in the dative plural. This grammatical context indicates a relationship or association with multiple entities that are themselves divided into three parts. For instance, one might describe "þrískiptum skipum" (three-parted ships) in a dative plural context.

The concept of being divided into three parts was not uncommon in Norse culture and mythology. Examples can be found in various aspects of their society and beliefs, though the direct linguistic usage of þrískiptum might be less frequently encountered in surviving texts compared to more common descriptive adjectives. The term highlights the Norse appreciation for structure and categorization, even in their descriptive language.